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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.39, 1,020.27 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.39, 1,020.27 and 193.32 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.39 : 1,020.27 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.39/1,020.27 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.39x = 1,020.27 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.39x = 197,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,238.60/680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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